U S repeals meat labeling law after trade rulings against it
The United States repealed a 2002 act requiring country of origin labeling for red meat after WTO rulings and sanctions against U S retaliation plans. Lawmakers cited trade pressures as the reason, while consumer groups lament reduced transparency on where beef and pork come from.
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National Farmers Union
Obama ready to push gun violence actions in 2016
President Obama returns from Hawaii energized for his final year and plans to press gun violence measures including potential executive actions to strengthen background checks. He meets with Attorney General Lynch to discuss a three month review as Republicans vow to challenge any expansion of gun controls.
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Uncompensated care savings hit West Virginia hospitals
West Virginia hospitals saved over 265 million dollars from 2013 to 2014 as uncompensated care declined. WVU Hospitals cut from 94 million to 43 million, CAMC and six others each saved more than 10 million. Statewide costs fell nearly 40 percent, with leaders citing Medicaid expansion and funding shifts.
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West Virginia Health Care Authority
West
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Mon General
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Saint Francis Hospital
Thomas Health System
Cross
Joe Lemauichyn
West Virginia Hospital Association
Pipeline politics stall WVPipeline projects at FERC
West Virginia officials and industry advocates urge approval for major interstate pipelines including Rover Mountain Valley Xpress Leach Xpress Mountaineer Xpress and Atlantic Coast and Supply Header. They contend projects face delays since Norman Bay became FERC chair in 2014 while critics cite environmental water quality and route concerns.
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Mountaineer Xpress
Corky DeMarco
West Virginia and Natural Gas Association
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FERC
Barack Obama
Norman C. Bay
Bay
DeMarco
U.S. Forest Service
WV workforce needs drive pipelines debate and job outlook
The pipelines prompt opposition from property owners and groups, while WV officials discuss job gains from construction. Officials highlight shortages in skilled labor and need for education, with grants offering up to 5000 dollars for training and support for on the job roles. The MVP project could spend 712 million in West Virginia and create about 4000 jobs at peak in 2017, with 2500 direct, 560 supply chain, 930 in the general economy, and 54 ongoing operating posts statewide.
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West Virginia Press Association Produces Article
West Virginia Press Association releases a regional article covering local events and community updates, highlighting involved organizations, dates, and notable figures within the state's press network.
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